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Maskey to take fight for better west Belfast phone signal to London
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey says he will travel to London on Wednesday to press phone providers to improve mobile coverage in west Belfast. He cites a party survey that drew over 2,600 replies and found many areas with poor reception, and calls for investment in upgrading infrastructure.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Sinn Féin west Belfast mobile phone signal survey and London lobbying Original release: Maskey to take fight for better west Belfast phone signal to London (opens in a new tab)
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Independent Environmental Protection Agency needed to prevent another Mobuoy-scale disaster - Gerry Carroll MLA
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll welcomes the launch of the public consultation on remediating the Mobuoy dump and calls for a public inquiry and an independent Environmental Protection Agency. Councillor Shaun Harkin says illegal dumping and pollution are going unchecked across the North.
Environment and climate Issue: Mobuoy dump remediation public consultation launch Original release: Independent Environmental Protection Agency needed to prevent another Mobuoy-scale disaster - Gerry Carroll MLA (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: Punishment doesn’t fit crime at Mobuoy Dump
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan says the sentences for two men convicted of illegal dumping at Mobuoy dump near Derry are too lenient, given the £40 m profit, water‑supply risk, A6 delay and up to £700 m cleanup cost, and calls for a full public inquiry and investment to make the site safe.
Environment and climate Justice and policing Issue: Sentencing of two men for Mobuoy dump illegal dumping Original release: Durkan: Punishment doesn’t fit crime at Mobuoy Dump (opens in a new tab)
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Conference on Health and Care in a New Ireland
Sinn Féin held a conference on Health and Care in a New Ireland, where speakers highlighted gaps in mental health, disability and elderly services, long diagnostic waits and underfunded counselling. Delegates voted to support a Citizens Assembly on Health and called for all‑island, free‑at‑point‑of‑
Health Issue: Health and Care in a New Ireland conference Original release: Conference on Health and Care in a New Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey slams suspected arson on west Belfast 5G mast
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemns a suspected arson on a 5G mast in west Belfast, calling the act ludicrous and demanding those responsible be brought to justice. He urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI and says his team will continue pressing for better mobile coverage after a survey ‑
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Suspected arson on west Belfast 5G mast Original release: Maskey slams suspected arson on west Belfast 5G mast (opens in a new tab)
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Flawed Energy Rules Undermine Northern Ireland’s Green Goals says Armstrong
UUP economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA warns that Department for the Economy rules excluding interconnector-imported renewable power from 2030 targets could classify Scottish wind as fossil fuel, and calls for an urgent review.
Environment and climate Economy and employment Issue: Department for the Economy renewable energy accounting rules on interconnector imports Original release: Flawed Energy Rules Undermine Northern Ireland’s Green Goals says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Boylan welcomes £590,000 road improvement scheme for A29 Armagh Road, Keady
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan welcomes Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins's announcement of a £590,000 resurfacing scheme on the Armagh Road in Keady, starting 9 June, with weekday closures until 4 July and evening and weekend access maintained.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A29 Armagh Road Keady £590,000 resurfacing scheme announcement Original release: Boylan welcomes £590,000 road improvement scheme for A29 Armagh Road, Keady (opens in a new tab)
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Now is the time for practical flood prevention solutions in Downpatrick, says McMurray
Alliance infrastructure spokesperson Andrew McMurray MLA welcomes a feasibility study into flood defences for Downpatrick, urging the Infrastructure Minister to pick and deliver a solution quickly, sympathetic to the local environment and heritage, with funding prioritised and proposals shared…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Downpatrick flood alleviation feasibility report publication Original release: Now is the time for practical flood prevention solutions in Downpatrick, says McMurray (opens in a new tab)
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Patient safety has to be at forefront of measures taken in Belfast Trust – McGuigan
Sinn Féin MLA and Health Committee chair Philip McGuigan says patient safety and staff support must come first in the Health Department's response to Belfast Trust Cardiac Services. He welcomes the Health Minister's Departmental Accountability Team and Level 5 accountability for the Trust, and…
Health Issue: Ministerial Statement on cardiac surgery at Belfast Trust Original release: Patient safety has to be at forefront of measures taken in Belfast Trust – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
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Derry Housing Action Committee March and Rally 1pm Saturday June 14
People Before Profit's Councillor Shaun Harkin backs a new Derry Housing Action Committee march and rally on Saturday 14 June, calling on Stormont to act on the housing crisis, rents and homelessness, and says a people power movement is key to shifting government priorities.
Housing Issue: Derry Housing Action Committee march and rally, 14 June Original release: Derry Housing Action Committee March and Rally 1pm Saturday June 14 (opens in a new tab)
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Intervention into Belfast Trust must be radical and comprehensive:…
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds welcomes the Health Minister's response on cardiac surgery at the Belfast Trust but says it came too late and calls for intervention that is radical and comprehensive. She links the issues to Trust management costs of £63 million and asks what cardiac surgeon…
Health Issue: Ministerial Statement on cardiac surgery at Belfast Trust Original release: Intervention into Belfast Trust must be radical and comprehensive:… (opens in a new tab)
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Time for British Government to deliver on Casement Park commitment – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard says the British Government must end delays and honour its funding pledge for the redevelopment of Casement Park, urging immediate action to build the modern stadium.
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: British Government funding commitment for Casement Park redevelopment Original release: Time for British Government to deliver on Casement Park commitment – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Executive’s Housing Budget Fails Northern Ireland’s Most Vulnerable
Green Party Councillor Lauren Kendall condemns the Executive for cutting the social housing budget, saying the Department for Communities cannot meet basic commitments and must cut new social homes. She calls on the Executive to review its priorities.
Housing Public finance and taxation Issue: Social housing budget shortfall and fewer than 1,000 starts this year Original release: Executive’s Housing Budget Fails Northern Ireland’s Most Vulnerable (opens in a new tab)
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The Ulster Unionist Party welcomes action on Belfast Health Trust - Chambers
UUP Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA welcomes the Health Minister's decision to raise the performance accountability process for the Belfast Trust to level five and to form an intervention team with senior leadership experts. He also commends Mike Nesbitt for his recent interventions on…
Health Issue: Ministerial Statement on cardiac surgery at Belfast Trust Original release: The Ulster Unionist Party welcomes action on Belfast Health Trust - Chambers (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Belfast City Councillors propose free leisure activity for residents
Alliance Belfast City Councillors Hedley Abernethy and Micky Murray propose one free leisure activity for Belfast residents at council leisure facilities, aiming to encourage physical activity. The proposal was put to the People and Communities Committee in May 2025 and is part of Alliance's 100…
Local government Health Original release: Alliance Belfast City Councillors propose free leisure activity for residents (opens in a new tab)
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DoH must take more active role in maintaining accountability across Trusts, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA calls for clarity on the Department of Health's role in the Belfast Trust's accountability process, now raised to Level 5, after bullying allegations in cardiac surgery. She asks the Health Minister to answer MLAs' questions in the Assembly.
Health Issue: Ministerial Statement on cardiac surgery at Belfast Trust Original release: DoH must take more active role in maintaining accountability across Trusts, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Bullying endemic within our health service
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA says bullying is endemic across the North's health service, after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announced special measures for the Belfast Trust over Royal Victoria Hospital Cardiac Unit reports. He calls for the Minister to address wider…
Health Issue: Ministerial Statement on cardiac surgery at Belfast Trust Original release: McGrath: Bullying endemic within our health service (opens in a new tab)
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Finn proposes rainbow crossing to celebrate Newry’s LGBT+ community
SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn calls on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to add a rainbow crossing to planned repairs at the Sugar Island zebra crossing in Newry city centre, or consider another site, as a show of support for the local LGBT+ community.
Disability and equality Local government Original release: Finn proposes rainbow crossing to celebrate Newry’s LGBT+ community (opens in a new tab)
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Border posts to stay, it seems, despite proclaimed deal
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says a parliamentary answer shows no UK-EU deal removing SPS checks exists, so Irish Sea border posts at Northern Ish ports may still be needed, calling the proclaimed deal smoke and mirrors.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UK-EU Reset Deal announcement Original release: Border posts to stay, it seems, despite proclaimed deal (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP: Executive and UK Government must back Casement Park with real investment
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP urges the Executive and UK Government to break the stalemate on Casement Park funding, calling for a commitment matching the GAA's cultural significance and current costs. She says the £62.5 million offer is out of step with the Executive's budget growth and calls for…
Infrastructure and transport Public finance and taxation Issue: Casement Park funding stalemate between Executive and UK Government Original release: SDLP: Executive and UK Government must back Casement Park with real investment (opens in a new tab)